Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Including keyboard
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Eisen, Alexander (Department: 2674)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Including keyboard
C345S168000, C345S215000, C341S022000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06906701
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for indicating information to a user of a palmtop computer. Illuminatable hard buttons are disclosed that are operable for performing functions. The hard buttons are selectively illuminated to indicate information to a user that relates to the function performed when the bard button is pressed. The selective illumination of hard buttons to indicate information that relates to the function that is performed when the hard button is pressed conveys information to the user in a manner that is easily understood by the user. In one embodiment, whether or not the button is illuminated and the color of the illumination, convey information about the function that is to be performed when the button is pressed.
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Malaval Renaud
Nicolas Regis
Oueslati Hatem
Sureau Christophe
Eisen Alexander
palmOne, Inc.
Wagner , Murabito & Hao LLP
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